Monday, 14 July 2014

Forever Young...

Wow. This life right. Isn't it a joy ride. To describe the amount of fun I have had these last few weeks would not only be impossible but also inadequate.

However, caveat: mild post World Cup depression is setting in. As a friend of mine aptly stated "I think of my life in terms of where I will be for the next World Cup." Well, ok not really, I have no idea where I'll be in SIX months but geesh it's been a fun month!

Anyway, WC chat over now but saying that I have been reminded once again how wonderful being young is. And now 'young' is not an age, it's a feeling (cliché much) but seriously. The freedom to go, see, do, be, change and then do it all again is beyond exciting! With the grace to get it wrong as often as needed we are handed a gift that is ours for the taking, EXPERIENCES! And that is really all life is right, a remarkable collection of experiences.  I live THOUSANDS of miles away from my parents and occasionally we sit down and have a fat catch up over Skype. Yesterday was one of those days. My folks are not old by my standards. They have now reached a point in life where the freedom of youth has been returned to them and boy are they taking advantage. I know that when my sister and I were growing up they sacrificed a lot for us and it gives me such happiness to know they are out there being "yes" people. Doing new things, experiencing how the Cape has changed or even just doing the same cool things over and over again (SAB should offer loyalty cards for visitors, I mean come on, how often can one literally do a beer tour is beyond me!)

So, may we all continue doing things that make us shiver in fear, laugh in ecstasy, breathe with relief and shine with happiness!

Here's some songs to keep us happy!

Way Back When - Kodaline (review pending)

Jack and Diane - John Mellencamp

Forever Young - Rod Stewart

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